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Chatham County Health Department Partners with Savannah State University to Vaccinate Students Against the Flu
November 18, 2011 - The Chatham County Health Department and Savannah State University (SSU) joined forces to protect students against influenza by holding an on-campus flu clinic at the Harris McDew Student Health Center. SSU received grant funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to pay for a portion of the flu vaccine. Vouchers were given out to students, staff, and faculty so that they could receive the vaccine at no cost. Close to 50 students got vaccinated at the clinic. The health department will continue efforts to vaccinate students.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die each year from flu complications.
Students who get sick during flu season may fall behind on important assignments and projects and miss out on time with friends. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu. It not only keeps you healthy, but also helps to reduce the spread of influenza to those who come onto campus.
Back (L to R) Jacqueline Awe, Director, Student Development SSU; Jennifer Riemann, R.N., Chatham County Health Department; Cathy Schmid, R.N., Nurse Manager Chatham County Health Department; Cindy Zipperer, LPN Chatham County Health Department: Judy Johnson, Secretary Health Services SSU.
Front (L to R) Phoebe Boles, R.N., SSU; Monika Hayes, Secretary, Student Development SSU; Denise Hills, LPN, SSU
